How far is Croydon, PA from Sparta, PA?
The driving distance from Croydon, PA to Sparta, PA is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Croydon and Sparta.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Croydon and Sparta.
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Start on State Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Road
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Turn right onto Street Road
4.2 mi · 7 min · Street Road
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Take the ramp left toward US 1 North: Trenton
921 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Highway
1524 ft · 26 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276, PATP
3193 ft · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
872 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
276.8 mi · 5 hr 1 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 119, PA Turnpike 66 Toll: Greensburg, Wheeling WV, New Stanton
2253 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 West: New Stanton, Washington PA, Wheeling WV, Columbus OH
38.5 mi · 53 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 136
683 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
157 m · 11 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto East Beau Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East Beau Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1154 ft · 36 sec · South Jefferson Avenue
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Turn right onto West Maiden Street
2202 ft · 1 min · West Maiden Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Park Avenue
7.4 mi · 13 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Prosperity Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto Sparta Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Sparta Road
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Continue on Sparta Road
1 mi · 2 min · Sparta Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prosperity Pike
1198 ft · 26 sec · Prosperity Pike
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Turn right onto McCormick Lane
25 m · 5 sec · McCormick Lane
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Continue on McCormick Lane
86 m · 13 sec · McCormick Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · McCormick Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Croydon and Sparta.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
277 mi · 05h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Croydon to Sparta?
The road trip is about 337.2 miles (542.7 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Shade Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Croydon and 168.9 miles from Sparta.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 286.3 miles (460.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.62 one way or $97.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Croydon and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sparta.
Stop Ideas Near Shade Gap
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shade Gap.
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Hancock, MD
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Croydon and Sparta. Straight-line distance: 286.36 mi (460.85 km).
#1 Croydon
A borough located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
| Population | 9,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.0873300, -74.9035000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sparta
Township in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,708 |
| Coordinates | 40.0286800, -80.3186800 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sparta (-80.31868, 40.02868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $48.62 | $97.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.73 | $109.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.95 | $117.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $71.16 | $142.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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